Exeter Township, PA

Rescue company runs the first due kitchen fire

March 20, 2017

Around 1115 on Monday morning Exeter Fire was dispatched to the 200 Blk of Knollwood Ln for a report of a house on fire. Initial reports said that there was flames visible in the kitchen of the home, Rescue 25 arrived first and found a 1 story single family modular style home with light smoke showing. Rescue 25’s crew pulled an 1 3/4 crosslay to the front door, while the rest of the crew grabbed a can and hand tools and made entry into the house. The driver was able to secure his on hydrant in front of the building. Firefighters were met at the front door with smoke showing from the area of the kitchen. First in crews extinguished the fire with a water can and contained the fire to the place of origin in the area of the stove. The incident was brought under control in roughly 5 minutes of the first arriving piece. The assignment was then held to Rescue 25, Engine Tanker 25, and Tower 7 (Birdsboro). Crews remained on scene for a little under an hour before returning to service.

Earlier this evening Exeter fire was dispatched to assist company 57 (Mohnton) with a house fire in the 200 Blk of main St. In Mohnton borough. First arriving crews found heavy fire in the front of the 2 story SFD. Engine 25 made the response with a crew of 7. After arrival engine 25's crew assisted with suppression and vertical ventilation of the building. Engine 25 operated on scene for almost 2 hours before going available and returning. ... See MoreSee Less